Press Release

Philadelphia, PA - March 14, 2013 - Independence Blue Cross (IBC) chief medical officer Richard L. Snyder, M.D. is speaking on panels at three health conferences today, addressing some of the key issues in health care including patient centered medical homes and the value of coordinated primary care and encouraging more informed and engaged patients in managing their care. These conferences attract a diverse group of business and health leaders including employers, health plans, practicing physicians and hospital executives, and government agencies, all with the common goal of transforming health care in the United States.

About Independence Blue CrossProudly celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2013, Independence Blue Cross is the leading health insurer in southeastern Pennsylvania serving almost seven million people nationwide, including 2.1 million in the region. We are enhancing the health and wellness of the people and communities we serve by delivering innovative and competitively priced health care products and services; pioneering new ways to reward doctors, hospitals, and other health care professionals for coordinated, quality care; and supporting programs and events that promote wellness. To learn more about how we’re changing the game, visit www.ibx.com. Connect with us on Facebook at ibx.com/facebook and on Twitter at @ibx. Independence Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.